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[email protected]

From: [email protected]

Sent: Thursday, August 29, 2019 11:58 AM

To: 'Mey, Tina'

Subject: RE: Authorisation for Ash disposal Site at KENDAL PS

Good Day Tina

Thanks for your prompt response. We have noted your comments and will revert back to you shortly regarding Focus

Group Meeting.

Regards,

Basetsana

From: Mey, Tina <[email protected]>

Sent: Wednesday, 28 August, 2019 2:27 PM

To: [email protected]

Subject: Authorisation for Ash disposal Site at KENDAL PS

Good day

Please find attached document for your information.

Kind regards

Tina Mey-Coetzee

Administrative Coordinator

Directorate: Environmental and Waste Management

Emalahleni Local Municipality

013 690 6555

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[email protected]


Sent: Thursday, August 29, 2019 12:09 PM

To: 'Mariette Liefferink'; [email protected]; [email protected];

[email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected];

[email protected]

Cc: 'Catherine Horsfield'; [email protected]; [email protected];

[email protected]; 'Patrick Bond'; 'Suzanne Powell'

Subject: RE: Public Participation Process: Amendment of An Exemption Authorisation For Ash

Disposal Facility at Kendal Power Station, Mpumalanga

Good Day Mariette

Thank you for your response. We have added your affiliates in our database and will include them in future

communications.

Regards,

Basi

From: Mariette Liefferink <[email protected]>

Sent: Tuesday, 27 August, 2019 6:42 PM

To: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected];

[email protected]; [email protected]

Cc: [email protected]; 'Catherine Horsfield' <[email protected]>; [email protected];

[email protected]; [email protected]; 'Patrick Bond' <[email protected]>; 'Suzanne Powell'

<[email protected]>

Subject: RE: Public Participation Process: Amendment of An Exemption Authorisation For Ash Disposal Facility at Kendal

Power Station, Mpumalanga

Dear Basi

I thank you for the notification. Please register the FSE as an interested and affected party.

Allow me please to also copy some of our affiliates on this notification.

Best Regards

Mariette Liefferink

CEO: FEDERATION FOR A SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT

TEL. (+27) 11 465 6910

(+27) 73 231 4893

Postnet Suite #113, Private Bag X153, Bryanston, 2021

E-MAIL: [email protected]

Fax2Email: 0864861363

From: [email protected] <[email protected]>

Sent: 27 August 2019 03:13 PM



Cc: [email protected]

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Subject: Public Participation Process: Amendment of An Exemption Authorisation For Ash Disposal Facility at Kendal


Dear Stakeholder

We at Green Gold Group (Pty) Ltd kindly invite you to participate in the Part 2 Amendment Process for the above-

mentioned project.

Please find the attached Letter and Background Information Document for your attention.

Your comments and/or concerns, should be submitted to Basetsana Motha by 26 September 2019 at Email:

[email protected] or Postal address: PO Box 65384, Erasmusrand, 0165

Regards,

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[email protected]


Sent: Friday, September 20, 2019 1:37 PM

To: 'Michael Elliott'

Cc: '[email protected]'



Good day Mr Elliot

Thank you for your response. We will await any comments you may have regarding the project.

Kind regards.

From: Michael Elliott <[email protected]>

Sent: Friday, August 23, 2019 1:32 PM


Subject: Re: Public Participation Process: Amendment of An Exemption Authorisation For Ash Disposal Facility at Kendal


Hi Basetsana

Thank you, I will send replies

regards

Mike Elliott

Kusile Mining

082 573 2793

On 2019/08/23 12:33, [email protected] wrote:

Dear Stakeholder

We at Green Gold Group (Pty) Ltd kindly invite you to participate in the Part 2 Amendment Process for

the above-mentioned project.


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Your comments and/or concerns, should be submitted to Basetsana Motha by 26 September 2019 at

Email: [email protected] or Postal address: PO Box 65384, Erasmusrand, 0165

Regards,

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To: 'Ria Barkhuizen (NR)'




Good day

Thank you for your response. We will await any comments you may have regarding the project.

Kind regards,

From: Ria Barkhuizen (NR) <[email protected]>

Sent: Wednesday, August 28, 2019 1:39 PM




Good day

This email is an acknowledgement of receipt for your enquiry.

Please note that your enquiry will be evaluated and a response provided within 30 days, in line with requirements of

Section 29 of the Spatial Planning and Land Use management Act (Act No.16 of 2013) read with Section 3 of the

Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (Act No.3 of 2000).

Should you not receive any response within 30 days, kindly follow up on the enquiry by responding to Jan Oliver who will

be dealing with it and will convert back to you. He can be contacted on (012) 426-6200 / 6242.

Tx and Regards

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Sent: Monday, September 2, 2019 9:04 AM

To: 'Mhlupheni Sikhukhune'



Good day Cllr Sekhukhuni

As per our telephonic conversation may you pleas assist by clarifying the message within the email below.

Thank you

Regards,

From: Mhlupheni Sikhukhune <[email protected]>

Sent: Tuesday, August 27, 2019 10:30 AM


Subject: Re: Public Participation Process: Amendment of An Exemption Authorisation For Ash Disposal Facility at Kendal


sorry to be late to raise my cornsen I want

to chieck with you about thise environment program

ar the people of rural arease a going to

benfatei in thise process becaus why am asking this

e we ar most directe efected partes in terms of this all things but at last

we dont benfat in thing there is somthing that we

can asist thise directe efected community if ther is what kind of things job opportunity or procumenty

opportunity or skills can please be hornest with me so that a can be hornest

to thise poor of the poor rest peope thise is my suggestion for that ash distribution we ar

reguisting if ther is in thing in you capacity let us capacitity

thise rural community with everthing that we have

thank your that is my

comment yours faith full

Cllr Ezekiel sekhukhuni

On Mon, Aug 26, 2019 at 4:52 PM Mhlupheni Sikhukhune <[email protected]> wrote:

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On Mon, Aug 26, 2019 at 12:10 PM <[email protected]> wrote:

Dear Stakeholder

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mentioned project.




Regards,

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To: 'Thami Hadebe Transnet Pipelines DBN'




Good day Mr Hadebe

Thank you for your response.

The public participation email that was sent on the 23 of August 2019 was not intended as a wayleave application but

rather an invitation to participate in the process as an interested and affected party.

The project in question is for the amendment of an exemption authorisation for the Kendal Power Station, Ash Disposal

Facility.

Kind regards,

From: Thami Hadebe Transnet Pipelines DBN <[email protected]>

Sent: Friday, August 23, 2019 1:52 PM




Dear Ms Motha,

Your wayleave application with DEA reference number 14/12/16/3/3/3/63AM1 dated 22 August 2019 has reference.

Transnet pipeline servitudes are not affected by the proposed

work/installations/excavations/connections/construction/road upgrade/development/etc. This wayleave authorisation

is valid for thirty six (36) months from today’s date – 23 August 2019.

Yours Sincerely

Thami (Mr MT Hadebe)

Tel: 031 – 361 1454

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Sent: 23 August 2019 01:09 PM

To: Thami Hadebe Transnet Pipelines DBN; Thami Hadebe Transnet Pipelines DBN; Jeff Scrooby Transnet Pipe Lines

HQDBN; robbie bulderen Transnet Pipelines DBN; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected];

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Subject: Public Participation Process: Amendment of An Exemption Authorisation For Ash Disposal Facility at Kendal


Dear Stakeholder


mentioned project.




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From: Bronwyn Stolp <[email protected]>

Sent: Wednesday, November 13, 2019 1:26 PM


Subject: RE: Public Participation Process: Draft Report - Amendment of An Exemption

Authorisation For Ash Disposal Facility at Kendal Power Station, Mpumalanga

Hi

Please remove me from your mailing list as I am no longer involved in this side of the business.

Regards

Bronwyn Stolp

Regional Manager

Eskom Real Estate Department

Distribution Western Cape Operating Unit

Bellville Office 60 Voortrekker Road Bellville Cape Town 7530

Office Tel: +27 (0)21 915 2207


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Sent: Tuesday, 12 November 2019 12:48

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Bronwyn Stolp <[email protected]>; Makoanyane Theku <[email protected]>; Timothy Tlou

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Subject: RE: Public Participation Process: Draft Report - Amendment of An Exemption Authorisation For Ash Disposal

Facility at Kendal Power Station, Mpumalanga

Dear Stakeholder

We at Green Gold Group (Pty) Ltd, kindly invite you to participate in the Part 2 Amendment Process for the above-

mentioned project

Please find the attached invitation letter to the Public Meeting for your attention.

Kind regards


Sent: Friday, November 1, 2019 10:55 PM

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Cc: '[email protected]' <[email protected]>

Subject: Public Participation Process: Draft Report - Amendment of An Exemption Authorisation For Ash Disposal Facility

at Kendal Power Station, Mpumalanga

Dear

Stakeholder


mentioned project.

Please find the Draft Amendment Motivation Report in the link below for your attention.

https://we.tl/t-owizB0vzrh

Kindly submit your comments and/or concerns to the undersigned by 30 November 2019 at Email:


Regards,

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Sent: Wednesday, November 13, 2019 9:57 AM

To: 'Dr JA Meyer'




Good Day Dr. Meyer

Thank you for bringing the dates error to my attention. I highly appreciate.

We have been engaging with Community Leaders and Ward Councilors from 22 October 2019. The proposed dates for

the meeting was decided by the Ward Councilor and Community Leader consultation with the affected communities.

Kendal Poultry will be included in the I&AP database.

Kind regards

From: Dr JA Meyer <[email protected]>

Sent: Tuesday, November 12, 2019 6:30 PM


Cc: John Byrne <[email protected]>



Dear Basetsana

Please clarify the following:

1) The notice received on 12.11.2019 indicates a meeting date of 2018 and the comments period is also noted to

close in November 2018?

a. Firstly this is presumed to be incorrect.

b. Secondly, at least 2 weeks is the prescribed minimum notice period.

c. The date is thus unacceptable – please reschedule with a reasonable time-frame allowed.

2) Secondly, Kendal Poultry Farm is noted as an I&AP with Eskom.

a. I do not see them invited on this list, yet they are located in between Kusile and Kendal Power Stations, I

cannot see how they are not included in your list of potential I&APs?

b. Please add them on the list of I&APs and include them accordingly.

Regards

James


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Subject: RE: Public Participation Process: Draft Report - Amendment of An Exemption Authorisation For Ash Disposal Facility at Kendal Power Station, Mpumalanga

Dear Stakeholder


mentioned project


Kind regards

























Dear Stakeholder


mentioned project


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Sent: Thursday, November 14, 2019 10:37 AM

To: 'Dr JA Meyer'; [email protected]

Cc: 'John Byrne'



Flag Status: Flagged

Good Day Dr. Meyer

Please note that Basi is currently not in the office, attending to an emergency till further notice. I will be acting in her

place in the meantime.

Kendal Poultry Farm have been consulted and they are satisfied with the manner in which they were consulted. I think it

is only fair that you allow them to make the call for themselves.

Regarding the public meeting, if you are not available to attend, that is understandable, not everyone can be available at

the same time. There are other options to comment on the draft report. The meeting will proceed as scheduled.

Regards,

Lebohang Moiloa


Sent: Wednesday, 13 November, 2019 7:07 PM


Cc: [email protected]; John Byrne <[email protected]>



Dear Basi

Thank you for the response, however, please note the following:

1) Kendal Poultry Farm is on the Eskom data base already, not only as an I&AP, but also as an Appellant.

a. It is thus unacceptable not to have them included in community stakeholder engagement.

2) Secondly, they are a key commercial agricultural entity within close proximity to Kendal PS.

a. How they were not consulted is thus unclear, as it is reasonable to have expected this.

3) Irrespective of this, the date communicated, however, still falls out of the required 2 week minimum notice

period.

a. Your communication thus fails to comply with the required time-frames for all those to whom it was

sent.

b. I cannot be there next week due to prior engagements and thus expect a re-scheduling or repeat the

week after.

Regards

James

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Sent: Wednesday, November 13, 2019 9:57 AM To: 'Dr JA Meyer'

Cc: [email protected] Subject: RE: Public Participation Process: Draft Report - Amendment of An Exemption Authorisation For Ash Disposal


Good Day Dr. Meyer





Kind regards







Dear Basetsana


1. The notice received on 12.11.2019 indicates a meeting date of 2018 and the comments period is also noted to





2. Secondly, Kendal Poultry Farm is noted as an I&AP with Eskom.




Regards

James


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mentioned project


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Dear Stakeholder


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From: John Byrne \ Fairacres Products (Pty) Ltd <[email protected]>


To: [email protected]; 'Dr JA Meyer'; [email protected]

Cc: John Byrne \ Fairacres Products (Pty) Ltd



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Good Morning,

We have not been consulted and receive delayed correspondence indirectly via attorneys? –see attached received 30

minutes ago.

Kind Regards

John Byrne Fairacres Products (Pty) Ltd

Tel: +27 (0)11 540 6300 / Direct Line +27 (0)11 540 6322 Fax: +27 (0)11 540 6338 E-mail: [email protected]

P.O.Box 69386, Bryanston, 2021, South Africa No. 50 Border Rd, Sunrella, Lanseria, 1748 South Africa GPS 25°56'52.63" S 27°56'40.62" E

Vat N°: 4330116601

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Sent: Thursday, 14 November 2019 10:37

To: 'Dr JA Meyer' <[email protected]>; [email protected]

Cc: John Byrne \ Fairacres Products (Pty) Ltd <[email protected]>



Good Day Dr. Meyer







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Regards,

Lebohang Moiloa







Dear Basi


1) Kendal Poultry Farm is on the Eskom data base already, not only as an I&AP, but also as an Appellant.




3) Irrespective of this, the date communicated, however, still falls out of the required 2 week minimum notice

period.


sent.


week after.

Regards

James



To: 'Dr JA Meyer' Cc: [email protected]


Good Day Dr. Meyer





Kind regards





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Dear Basetsana











Regards

James

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Sent: Monday, November 11, 2019 9:44 AM

To: '[email protected]'; '[email protected]'

Cc: '[email protected]'; 'Emmy Molepo'; 'Delisiwe Nkosi'

Subject: Eskom's Feedback - Ward Councilor Meeting

Flag Status: Flagged

Good morning Councilors

The following information is the feedback from Eskom with regards to the issues raised during the meeting that took

place on Friday the 1st of November 2019.

1. How will the project benefit the community – job creation and business opportunities?

It has to be noted that the current Kendal ash exemption extension project does not have any new jobs and/or business opportunities, as no new structures or construction is required. The application is for the station to be able to continue with its usually ashing processes/operations while constructing the other portion of the Ash Disposal Facility (ADF). The Kendal Ash Disposal Facility (ADF) IS A different project, separate to that of exemption extension (the current project under public review period until 30 November 2019) which is due for construction. There is 30% subcontracting and Kendal will encourage the successful tenderer to give a portion of subcontracting to local businesses that have the capability and capacity to execute the work. With regards to Skills development, the ADF project has various skills available/open to be developed.

2. It is difficult to get a vendor number Eskom? What is the process of registering a vendor?

According to the procurement procedure, a business is not required to have a vendor number prior tendering. A vendor number is registered to successfully awarded tenders/supplier/contractor who met the tender requirements of such tender. Please see the clause below

3. Stakeholder Meeting – for addressing local employment and procurement issues

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Kendal power station has a stakeholder meeting this week, Friday at Kopanong Hall from 08:00 – 10:00 Each structure/ forum needs to bring a letter from their recognized structures. Only two representatives from each recognized structure are allowed and no individual representation is permitted.

Kind regards

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Sent: Monday, November 4, 2019 12:45 PM

To: 'Gas-Sherq'




Attachments: Appendix E3-E3.1.zip; Appendix E1-E2.zip

Attached is the last set of appendices.

Appendix E1-E2 and Appendix E3- E3.1

Regards



To: 'Gas-Sherq' <[email protected]>




Appendix C-D



To: 'Gas-Sherq' <[email protected]>




Good day Sandra

Unfortunately the file is too large to attach to one email, although I will send the report in separate emails as discussed

telephonically.

Attached is the Amendment Motivation Report and Appendices A- B

Regards

From: Reyneke, Sandra (S) <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Gas-Sherq

Sent: Monday, November 4, 2019 8:19 AM




Good day

Please may you send us the motivation report as we cannot access the link

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Kind regards,

20 Indianapolis Boulevard,

Raceway Industrial Park, Gosforth

Park, Germiston

Sandra Reyneke Sasol Satellite Operations

Pipelines: Field Operations

Tel +27 10 345 8540 E-mail [email protected]













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Sent: Friday, November 15, 2019 7:28 AM

To: 'Jan Oliver (NR)'




Good day Mr Oliver


The mentioned recipients shall be removed from our distribution list as requested.

Kind regards

From: Jan Oliver (NR) <[email protected]>





Dear Basetsana Motha

The Ash Disposal Facility at Kendal Power Station will not have an impact on traffic operations on national road N4.

I wish you to remove SANRAL ([email protected], [email protected], and [email protected]) as well as Kevin

Rudd ([email protected]) of MA JV from your distribution list of I&AP’s

Yours sincerely, Jan Oliver Statutory Controller Northern Region 38 Ida Street, Menlo Park, Pretoria, Gauteng, 0081, T: 012 426 6242 | M: 083 283 6083 [email protected] | www.sanral.co.za Fraud Hotline Number - 0800 204 558

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Sent: Wednesday, 13 November 2019 9:37 AM


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Jan Oliver (NR) <[email protected]>; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected];







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To: 'Jan van Niekerk'




Good day Mr van Niekerk


Your request has been noted and you shall be removed from the list.

Kind regards

From: Jan van Niekerk <[email protected]>

Sent: Sunday, November 3, 2019 4:12 PM




Dear Sir

Please remove me from your circulation list as my company close down 5 yrs ago

Thanks

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Sent: Tuesday, November 19, 2019 7:22 AM

To: 'Nadia Hetzel'

Cc: 'Johan Smuts'; '[email protected]'

Subject: RE: REVIEW OF A DRAFT AMENDMENT MOTIVATION REPORT TO PART 2 AMENDMENT

PROCESS FOR THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF AN EXEMPTION AUTORISATION FOR

THE ASH DISPOSAL FACILITY AT KENDAL POWER STATION, MPUMALANGA

Attachments: Appendix E3-E3.1.zip; Appendix E1-E2.zip

Attached is the last set of appendices.

Appendix E1-E2 and Appendix E3- E3.1

Regards



To: 'Nadia Hetzel' <[email protected]>

Cc: 'Johan Smuts' <[email protected]>; '[email protected]' <[email protected]>

Subject: RE: REVIEW OF A DRAFT AMENDMENT MOTIVATION REPORT TO PART 2 AMENDMENT PROCESS FOR THE

PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF AN EXEMPTION AUTORISATION FOR THE ASH DISPOSAL FACILITY AT KENDAL POWER

STATION, MPUMALANGA

Good Morning Nadia

Apologies for the delayed response.

The statement mentioned within your previous email is still the case. The proposed amendment is for the extension of

the authorised time period stipulated within the Exemption Authorisation granted to Eskom. The proposed project will

not affect the current footprint of the ADF.

I have attached the draft Amendment Motivation Report and appendix A-B. The other appendices will follow as the files

are too large to be sent within one email.

Kind regards

From: Nadia Hetzel <[email protected]>



Cc: Johan Smuts <[email protected]>

Subject: RE: REVIEW OF A DRAFT AMENDMENT MOTIVATION REPORT TO PART 2 AMENDMENT PROCESS FOR THE


STATION, MPUMALANGA

Dear Sir,

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Further to my correspondence below Zitholele Consulting confirmed in January 2019 that no physical footprint

disturbance of Afgri's property will occur as a result of the proposed liner amendment. Furthermore they confirmed that

the modelled pollution plume will not migrate anywhere near Afgri's silos and property located along the R555 more

than 2.5 km away from the existing ADF footprint area.

Kindly confirm if this will still be the case.

Kind Regards,

N A D I A H E T Z E L

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From: Nadia Hetzel

Sent: Wednesday, 13 November 2019 15:11

To: '[email protected]' <[email protected]>

Cc: Johan Smuts <[email protected]>

Subject: REVIEW OF A DRAFT AMENDMENT MOTIVATION REPORT TO PART 2 AMENDMENT PROCESS FOR THE


STATION, MPUMALANGA

Dear Sir,

We refer to the abovementioned matter and confirm that we are acting on behalf of Afgri Agri Services herein.

We have attempted to obtain the amendment motivation report on your website without success. Kindly e-mail me the

report to enable us to establish if Afgri will be affected by this project.

Also please indicate which properties this project will affect.

We trust you find the above in order and await your reply.

Kind Regards,

N A D I A H E T Z E L

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[email protected]



To: 'Ria Barkhuizen (NR)'


Subject: RE: Ash Disposal Facility at Kendal Power Station

Good day

Thank you for the comment.

We will use the stated email address for new applications and request for comments in future.

Kind regards,

From: Ria Barkhuizen (NR) <[email protected]>



Subject: Ash Disposal Facility at Kendal Power Station

Good day

Please find attached SANRAL’s comments.

Please note for any new applications and request for comments, use [email protected] email address.

Regards

Ria

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[email protected]


Sent: Monday, December 2, 2019 1:19 PM

To: [email protected]; [email protected]

Cc: 'John Byrne'

Subject: comments to draft report

Attachments: Kendal Proposed A ADF 11 2019.docx

Importance: High

Dear Basi

Attached please find the comments from Kendal Poultry Farm to the draft report received.

Whilst you note in your documentation that comments are to be submitted by 30 November 16:00 it is brought to your

attention that legally, in terms of NEMA, a commenting period cannot end on a Saturday and has to be extended to

the next Monday.

Regards

James

From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, November 14, 2019 10:37 AM

To: 'Dr JA Meyer'; [email protected] Cc: 'John Byrne'


Good Day Dr. Meyer







Regards,

Lebohang Moiloa





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Dear Basi


1. Kendal Poultry Farm is on the Eskom data base already, not only as an I&AP, but also as an Appellant.


2. Secondly, they are a key commercial agricultural entity within close proximity to Kendal PS.


3. Irrespective of this, the date communicated, however, still falls out of the required 2 week minimum notice

period.


sent.


week after.

Regards

James

From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, November 13, 2019 9:57 AM

To: 'Dr JA Meyer'



Good Day Dr. Meyer





Kind regards







Dear Basetsana


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Regards

James



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Regards,

To: Ms B Motha & L Moiloa

Green Gold Group(Pty) Ltd

[email protected]

Cc: J Bryne

Fairacres Products (Pty) Ltd

[email protected]

Re: Documentation received for Proposed Amendment of EA for Kendal Ash Disposal Facility

DEA REF: 14/12/16/3/3/3/53AM1

Compiled by: Dr JA Meyer for Fairacres Products

Date: 30.11.2019


Submitted: 02.12.2019

1. Background

1.1. An email was received from B Motha on 12.11.2019 in which an invitation to a public

participation meeting pertaining the proposed amendment was attached.

1.1.1. Whilst not contained in the initial message body, further copied/forwarded emails in this

12.11.2019 email also contained a link to a “Draft Amendment Motivation Report.pdf”.

1.2. It is noted that:

1.2.1. The email received on 12.11.2019 was initially sent to an email list on 01.11.2019.

1.2.1.1. This email list did not contain Kendal Poultry Farm (Fairacres Products (Pty) Ltd)

and was responded to as follows:

From: Dr JA Meyer [mailto:[email protected]]


To: '[email protected]'

Cc: John Byrne ([email protected])

Subject: RE: Public Participation Process: Draft Report - Amendment of An Exemption Authorisation For

Ash Disposal Facility at Kendal Power Station, Mpumalanga

Dear Basetsana


1) The notice received on 12.11.2019 indicates a meeting date of 2018 and the comments period is

also noted to close in November 2018?



c. The date is thus unacceptable – please reschedule with a reasonable time-frame

allowed.

2) Secondly, Kendal Poultry Farm is noted as an I&AP with Eskom.

a. I do not see them invited on this list, yet they are located in between Kusile and Kendal

Power Stations, I cannot see how they are not included in your list of potential I&APs?


Regards

James

1.2.1.2. The response received from Green Gold Group was:



To: 'Dr JA Meyer'




Good Day Dr. Meyer


We have been engaging with Community Leaders and Ward Councilors from 22 October 2019. The

proposed dates for the meeting was decided by the Ward Councilor and Community Leader consultation

with the affected communities.


Kind regards

1.2.1.3. This was responded to as follows:

From: Dr JA Meyer [mailto:[email protected]]


To: '[email protected]'

Cc: '[email protected]'; John Byrne ([email protected])



Dear Basi


1) Kendal Poultry Farm is on the Eskom data base already, not only as an I&AP, but also as an

Appellant.

a. It is thus unacceptable not to have them included in community stakeholder

engagement.



3) Irrespective of this, the date communicated, however, still falls out of the required 2 week

minimum notice period.

a. Your communication thus fails to comply with the required time-frames for all those to

whom it was sent.

b. I cannot be there next week due to prior engagements and thus expect a re-scheduling

or repeat the week after.

Regards

James

1.2.1.4. Green Gold Group, represented by L Moiloa responded as follows:




Cc: 'John Byrne'



Good Day Dr. Meyer

Please note that Basi is currently not in the office, attending to an emergency till further notice. I will be

acting in her place in the meantime.

Kendal Poultry Farm have been consulted and they are satisfied with the manner in which they were

consulted. I think it is only fair that you allow them to make the call for themselves.

Regarding the public meeting, if you are not available to attend, that is understandable, not everyone

can be available at the same time. There are other options to comment on the draft report. The meeting

will proceed as scheduled.

Regards,

Lebohang Moiloa

1.2.1.5. J Byrne of Fairacres Products responded as follows:

From: John Byrne \ Fairacres Products (Pty) Ltd [mailto:[email protected]]


To: [email protected]; 'Dr JA Meyer'; [email protected]

Cc: John Byrne \ Fairacres Products (Pty) Ltd



Good Morning,

We have not been consulted and receive delayed correspondence indirectly via attorneys? –see

attached received 30 minutes ago.

Kind Regards

John Byrne


1.2.2. The following is pointed out to Green Gold Group:

1.2.2.1. In order to give effect to the legislated intention of constructive community

(public) stakeholder engagement a reasonable timeframe for meetings should be

provided.

1.2.2.1.1. The date provided of 19.11.2019 did not fall within a two-week period

and was at unreasonably short notice.

1.2.2.2. The Invitation Letter received notes that comments must be submitted by 16:00

on 30 November 2019, yet the notice is dated 12/11/2019.

1.2.2.3. It is brought to the attention of Green Gold Group that legally, in terms of

NEMA, a commenting period cannot end on a Saturday and has to be extended to

the next Monday.

1.2.2.3.1. This would be the correct date even if the notice was received on

01.11.2019

1.2.2.4. Furthermore, the commenting period should actually be in the second week in

December 2019, as the documentation and invite letter were only received on

12.11.2019.

1.3. Irrespective, the comments to the Draft report received are provided on 02.12.2019 in this

document.

1.4. It Is furthermore pointed out that the correspondence contains several errors (as noted in the

email correspondence copied above) including the provision by Green Gold Group of the

incorrect email address to which comment were requested to be sent as demonstrated in the

email details provided for in the text by B Motha on 01.11.2019:



To: '[email protected]' <[email protected]>; '[email protected]'























Subject: Public Participation Process: Draft Report - Amendment of An Exemption Authorisation For Ash


Dear Stakeholder

We at Green Gold Group (Pty) Ltd, kindly invite you to participate in the Part 2 Amendment Process for

the above-mentioned project





Regards,

2. Perspective

2.1. Kendal Poultry Farm is located between the Kusile and Kendal Power Stations – refer to the

following image:

2.2. These power stations both belong to Eskom Holdings Limited.

2.2.1. It is pointed out that Kendal Poultry Farm is listed as an appellant with special

consideration and conditions provided in the EA granted for the Kusile Power Station (Ref:

12/12/20/807) to which Eskom as a company is bound to ensure no adverse effects occur

to the chickens at Kendal Poultry Farm due to the activities of Eskom.

2.2.2. Kendal Poultry Farm has during numerous consultations with Eskom noted that the

primary concern for effects from Eskom operated power stations relate to the Hazardous

Air Pollutants (HAPS) that were commonly cited in the scientific literature linked to coal-

fired power stations and the related activities.

2.2.3. It is noteworthy that the “Reasons for the Decision” provided by the competent authority

in the awarding of the EA for Kusile Power Station to Eskom state that:

2.2.3.1. “The potential impacts on human and animal health from the ash dump can be

mitigated to acceptable levels through the conditions set by the authorization and

other measures, but that additional measures must be put in place to ensure

adequate monitoring of air quality. I have also taken note in my analysis of the

information before me that the proposed power station will be located within the

newly proclaimed Highveld Priority Area.” (4.3 (d) of the RoD).

2.2.3.2. This EA was dated 17 March 2008.

2.2.3.3. It is now a matter of public record that Eskom has failed to implement the

Minimum Emission Standards as required and has persistently sought extensions

and/or exemptions from compliance in this regard.

2.2.3.4. Eskom has also communicated to the public that it has been unable to meet the

Air Emissions Licence conditions on numerous occasions at Kendal and Kusile Power

Stations, with Kendal in particular problematic as required maintenance is not being

effected due to the requirement to continue with generations to stabliise the

National Grid (Eskom responses in press and at the Kusile Power Station

Environmental Monitoring Committee).

2.2.3.5. Eskom has acknowledged that Kendal Power Station is emitting both excessive

amounts of ash due to the ash handling system being broken and high particulate

emissions due to problems with the dust handling plant and electrostatic

precipitators.

2.2.3.6. It is consequently a matter of public record that a court case has been lodged by

Greenpeace Africa to oppose Eskom’s applications for postponements and

suspensions from complying with South Africa’s Minimum Emission Standards.

2.3. Failings at Kusile Power Station to comply with the licenced limits are numerous and on-going,

including a failure to comply with the zero-discharge condition resulting in discharge of

pollution control dam wastewater directly into a wetland.

2.4. It follows that Kendal Poultry Farm has not been afforded the protection anticipated in the EA

granted for Kusile and that Kendal Power Station has also failed to comply with the minimum

standards required.

2.5. Given that standard hazard and assessment methodology requires cumulative factors and site-

specific settings to be included in the assessment, it follows that any assessment of impact to

the I&APs should include the recognition of total impact emanating from Eskom’s activities and

not merely confine the assessment to a single component.

3. Comments to Draft Report:

3.1. The Draft Report presents with the following key concerning admissions and request:

3.1.1. Firstly, Eskom has failed to comply with the EAs 14/12/16/3/3/3/63 and

14/12/16/3/3/3/63AMi.

3.1.2. Secondly, Eskom has failed to provide the required lining and appears to be of the opinion

that simply as the exempted area has not been ashed to full capacity, the time period

should be extended to permit this.

3.1.3. Thirdly, the report notes that the exemption applied for “may result in significant impacts

to the environment.”

3.1.4. Fourthly, the use of the term “procurement issues” seems to be a frequent excuse offered

by Eskom to explain non-compliance (refer to Kusile EMC minutes). Failure by Eskom to

manage its finances appropriately has been acknowledged by Eskom publically, but in no

way does this justify the failure to implement conditions held in authorisations.

3.2. Specialist comments:

3.2.1. It is noteworthy that Table 6 does not include an air-dispersion pathway as a potential

hazard or risk.

3.2.1.1. This is entirely inadequate given the admissions referred to in Point 2 above in

which Eskom has noted failures in air quality and emissions pathway mitigation

and management measures. It cannot reasonably be assumed in the exemption

sought that continued ash disposal in any area, irrespective of the lining used or

not used, will not be relevant in an assessment for an EA extension.

3.2.2. Surface water:

3.2.2.1. It is unclear as to why it is only recommended that Kendal Power Station “may”

need to collaborate with “upstream users”.

3.2.2.2. This is at odds with section 8 of the report which notes downstream users as

potentially adversely impacted upon (refer to Disadvantages section).

3.2.2.2.1. It is held that downstream areas and water users are more at risk and

should be the priority focus receptor.

3.2.3. Specialist reports:

3.2.3.1. The E1 (Groundwater report ) and E2 (surface water report) appendices refer:

3.2.3.1.1. It is clear that the monitoring conducted fails to include the key priority

pollutants linked to coal-fired power stations and their related activities.

3.2.3.1.2. Whilst a few analytical reports are provided in the appendix in which

some of these are included, for example, cadmium, chromium, lead, mercury

and strontium, but these are dated 2013 (E1 report).

3.2.3.1.3. Bromide, a key priority contaminant of emerging concern, is omitted

from the data provided.

3.2.3.1.4. Failure to adequately monitor and describe the contaminants related to

the source activities effectively precludes the specialist report from assessing

the hazards and risks posed, and thus fails to address the potential impacts.

3.2.3.1.5. It is unclear as to why Golder Associates would omit these constituents

from the assessment when it is part of Water Research Commission Projects

which have highlighted the requirements for a full inorganic ICP-MS to be

included in assessments for fitness for use for water uses due to the

recognition of the potential EDC and other adverse effects.

3.2.3.2. It is again noted that no specialist report is provided which details the air-

dispersion pathway which precludes an assessment from being made.

3.2.3.3. The reports are accordingly rejected as they fail to adequate assess the known

potentially hazardous chemical constituents linked to the ash dump.

3.3. The requirement for adequate lining and other Eskom requests for a declassification of the liner

system (for the current co-disposal facility and the planned 60 year Ash Disposal Facility at

Kusile Power Station) refer and are indicative of the failure of Eskom to adequately describe

and manage the hazards and risks documented elsewhere.

3.4. The extension sought is objected to on the following grounds:

3.4.1. Monitoring data:

3.4.1.1. The specialist assessments do not include the key potentially hazardous

constituents related to the ADF and thus fail to assess potential source, pathway and

receptor events. The “risk rating” thus arrived at is inherently superficial and thus

fatally flawed.

3.4.1.2. Composition:

3.4.1.2.1. Comprehensive analytical descriptions of the waste to be disposed of

are not provided. Whilst it is recognized that the waste is to consist of fly ash

and coarse ash from coal burning operations, literature on the composition

thereof notes potential pollutants to be present with coal quality and coal-

burning processes to be varied requiring analytical determination to be

conducted. Consequently this raises concerns that the report not only fails to

inform the I&APs of the hazardous pollutants relevant for the consideration of

impacts and proposed amendment sought, but fails to note that the basic

baseline description will be conducted. It is reasonable to expect that

internationally published Hazardous Air Pollutants and environmental

hazardous chemicals associated with fly ash and coarse ash to be included and

described as part of the report and specifically noted as a specialist study to be

conducted.

3.4.1.3. Pollutant Pathway – Air:

3.4.1.3.1. It is widely reported in the literature that trace elements may be

captured by fly ash and coarse ash with consequent significant environmental

concerns as many are reported to be carcinogenic, toxic and potential

endocrine disruptors. It is noted that whilst these are noted as hazardous air

pollutants many may occur in ash and may thus impact water resources via an

air-dispersion pathway and a leachate and runoff pathway.

3.4.1.3.2. This aspect needs to be addressed more fully and comprehensively and

clearly noted in the specialist studies including:

3.4.1.3.2.1. National Ambient Air Quality Standards are established (NEM: Act 34 of

2004), with Ambient air quality measurement requirements stating that

the assessment of all ambient pollutant concentrations shall be

conducted in terms of the relevant sections of the National Framework

for Air Quality Management. Section 3 on National Ambient Air Quality

Standards addresses SO2, NO2, Particulate matter, ozone, benzene, lead

and carbon monoxide but monitoring needs to include a comprehensive

list of potentially hazardous constituents related to coal, combustion

thereof, storage of combustion products and related activities, including

transport of both coal and combustion products. Additional key elements

include:

3.4.1.3.2.1.1. trace elements captured by fly ash and coarse ash with

consequent significant environmental concerns as many are

reported to be carcinogenic, toxic and potential endocrine

disruptors.

3.4.1.3.2.1.2. The key carcinogenic elements most frequently cited include

arsenic, cadmium, nickel and zinc, whilst toxicity concerns are most

often reported for selenium and mercury.

3.4.1.3.2.1.3. Potentially hazardous trace elements associated with fly ash

include:

3.4.1.3.2.1.3.1. Arsenic; Aluminium; Antimony; Barium; Beryllium;

Bromide; Cobalt; Chromium; Copper; Iron; Lanthanum; Lead;

Manganese; Mercury; Molybdenum; Nickel; Selenium; Silicon;

Strontium; Tungsten; Uranium; Vanadium.

3.4.1.3.2.1.3.2. Macro elements include Fluoride, Sulphur and Nitrogen.

Other potential hazards include PAHs and VOCs.

3.4.1.4. Failure to adequately comply with the applicable legislation:

3.4.1.4.1. The waste classification must be conducted comprehensively in

accordance with the GN 635 of 23 August 2013 wherein it is noted that:

3.4.1.4.1.1. 4 (1) TC of all the elements…that are known to occur, likely to occur, or

can reasonably be expected to occur in the waste must be determined;

3.4.1.4.1.2. (2) methods that will provide reliable, accurate and repeatable results

for the Total Concentration.

3.4.1.4.2. This must be used for multiple ash and leachate samples that

adequately describe the variation of the waste applicable and re-assess the

lining system and waste handling methods required.

3.4.2. The extension sought is objected to for the following reasons:

3.4.2.1. Eskom cannot simply fail to comply with existing authorization conditions and

then seek extensions on an on-going basis.

3.4.2.2. The precedent appears to have been set with the persistence of Eskom to not

comply with other environmental legislation, including the Minimum Emission

Standards.

3.5. As a summary statement, the reasons sought for the extension are unacceptable and the

specialist studies fail to adequately describe the hazards and risks posed both currently and in

the future and should include an air-quality specialist report detailing the required source,

pathway and receptor hazards including the appropriate analytical compositional data.

4. General

4.1. The Draft Report fails to provide meaningful information and required analytical data on the

waste to be disposed of and in the environmental media applicable.

4.2. The impression is gained that the extension sought is entirely in the interests of Eskom cutting

costs as opposed to fulfilling their duty of care and requirement to not adversely impact the

environment.

4.3. It is requested that the outstanding information sought be provided to Kendal Poultry Farm

and other I&APs before the application is submitted to the authorities.

4.4. Outcomes of the PPM to which Kendal Poultry Farm could not attend due to the

unreasonably short notice period are requested to be forwarded to Kendal Poultry Farm.

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[email protected]


Sent: Wednesday, December 4, 2019 9:29 AM

To: 'Dr JA Meyer'

Cc: 'John Byrne'; [email protected]

Subject: RE: comments to draft report

Attachments: Kendal ADF -PPP- Resposne to Dr Meyer 2019 12 04.pdf

Good Morning Dr. Meyer

Please find the attached acknowledgement letter.

Regards,

Lebohang Moiloa


Sent: Monday, 2 December, 2019 1:19 PM


Cc: 'John Byrne' <[email protected]>


Importance: High

Dear Basi




the next Monday.

Regards

James



To: 'Dr JA Meyer'; [email protected] Cc: 'John Byrne'


Good Day Dr. Meyer





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Regards,

Lebohang Moiloa







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period.


sent.


week after.

Regards

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Good Day Dr. Meyer





Kind regards

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Regards,

: +27 12 000 2562

: +27 73 232 4312

: +27 86 465 2526

: [email protected]

323 Lynnwood Rd Menlo Park Pretoria

PO Box 65384 Erasmusrand 0165 Pretoria

04 December 2019

Attention: Dr JA MEYER for Fairacres Products (Pty) Ltd (Kendal Poultry Farm)

Cc: J Bryne


[email protected]

Dear Sir

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RECEIPT OF COMMENTS ON DRAFT AMENDMENT MOTIVATION REPORT: THE

PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF AN EXEMPTION FOR ASH DISPOSAL FACILITY AT THE ESKOM KENDAL

POWER STATION IN MPUMLANGA PROVINCE. DEA REF NO. 14/12/16/3/3/3/63AM1

This letter serves to acknowledge receipt of your comments received on Monday, 02 December 2019.

Our project team is addressing your concerns and a written response will be sent to you by Monday, 09 December

2019. We have extended the draft report review period to 11 December 2019, correspondence in this regard was sent

by Basetsana Motha on Tuesday, 03 December 2019. Pease advise if you and Kendal Poultry Farm would like to meet

with our team to further discuss your concerns during this extension period ending on 11 December 2019.

Yours Sincerely,

Lebohang Moiloa

For Green Gold Group (Pty) Ltd

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[email protected]


Sent: Wednesday, December 4, 2019 3:42 PM

To: 'Dr JA Meyer'

Cc: 'John Byrne'; [email protected]


Good Day Dr. Meyer

We will meet you on the proposed date and venue. We have noted the quarantine requirements.

Regards,

Lebohang


Sent: Wednesday, 4 December, 2019 2:23 PM


Cc: 'John Byrne' <[email protected]>; [email protected]


Dear Lebohang

Mr J Byrne and I will be available at 09:00 on 11 December at Woodsprings Breeder Farm to meet and discuss the

concerns.

This is the only time we have availability for.

For biosecurity purposes, please ensure that representatives are poultry-farm-contact-free for 72 hours prior to the

meeting.

(thus not been on another poultry farm or had contact with poultry for 72 hours).

The farm is located on the R545 just opposite the east gate entrance to Kusile – I attach a map.

Regards

James

From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, December 04, 2019 9:29 AM

To: 'Dr JA Meyer'

Cc: 'John Byrne'; [email protected] Subject: RE: comments to draft report

Good Morning Dr. Meyer

Please find the attached acknowledgement letter.

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Regards,

Lebohang Moiloa


Sent: Monday, 2 December, 2019 1:19 PM


Cc: 'John Byrne' <[email protected]>


Importance: High

Dear Basi




the next Monday.

Regards

James

From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, November 14, 2019 10:37 AM


Cc: 'John Byrne' Subject: RE: Public Participation Process: Draft Report - Amendment of An Exemption Authorisation For Ash Disposal


Good Day Dr. Meyer







Regards,

Lebohang Moiloa







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Attention: L Moiloa

Green Gold Group (Pty) Ltd

[email protected]

Cc: J Bryne


[email protected]

Re: Request for monitoring data for Kendal ADF Exemption Amendment

DEA REF: 14/12/16/3/3/3/53AM1

The meeting held at Woodsprings Breeder Farm on 11.12.2019 refers.

1) It was requested that Kendal Poultry Farm provide the EAP with guidance on the

data required and monitoring requested in order for Kendal Poultry Farm to be in a

position to proactively manage the potential hazardous emanating from the activities

at Kendal Power Station.

2) The requested data was described in the comments submitted to Green Gold Group

(Pty) Ltd on 02.12.2019 and are recognized in local and international literature as

being potential hazards applicable and are being monitored by the Kusile Power

Station in accordance with the conditions set in the RoD issued to Eskom Holdings

with Kendal Poultry Farm as the listed Appellant.

3) The ICP-MS results requested are provided below and it should be noted that these

are being monitored in various media (surface and groundwater, poultry tissues and

dust fallout samples) by the Kusile Power Station in line with the EMC ToR.

a. This will allow for continuity between the data sets compiled and the ability of

Kendal Poultry Farm to proactively assess and manage risks that may arise.

b. The dust bucket for Kendal Power Station is suggested to be placed at the

southern section of Kendal Poultry Farm (northern aspect would be linked to

Kusile).

4) The additional tests noted are presumed to be compiled on a routine basis by Kendal

Power Station.

5) The key test requested pertains to the placement of Dust Fallout collection buckets

and analytical determination of the composition as discussed.

mailto:[email protected]


a. It is noted that Gijima currently performs these for the Kusile Power Station

and it is preferred that this continue as they have a working procedure for the

dust bucket design, placement and routine sampling and analysis.

i. The contact is Mr J Pieterse:

1. [email protected]

b. The tests are currently performed at the Pelindaba Analytical Laboratory at

NECSA.

i. The contact is Mr D Hudson-Lamb:

1. [email protected]

c. Please refer to Appendix 1 for a copy of the methods and the FOD Report

provided along with this email as an example of the reports generated.

d. The tests are conducted on a monthly collection and thus reporting basis.

e. The Dust Fallout Samples would be obtained at Kendal Poultry Farm and as

per the current reports include:

i. ICP-MS (insoluble and soluble fractions as currently conducted and

reported to the EMC)

ii. Fluoride

iii. Bromide as a critical element

iv. Dust Fallout rate

f. The placement of the dust collection bucket requested is noted below

although it would be recommended that Gijima guide Kendal Power Station as

to the placement of a dust collection bucket at the ADF at Kendal Power

Station between the line of potential dispersion from the ADF to Kendal

Poultry Farm:



6) The second key test is the analytical determination of the elements in the table

below in both:

a. Ash dump samples (fly ash, coarse ash and/or collective)

b. Groundwater

c. Surface water

Analytical

Procedure

Analytical Determination

Inorganic

Constituent

Assessment

Cations:

Fluoride; Nitrite; Nitrate; Chloride; Sulphate; Phosphate; Carbonate; Bicarbonate

Anions:

Sodium; Potassium; Calcium; Magnesium

Total Dissolved Solids; pH; SAR; Na Carbonate; Na Bicarbonate; Alkalinity;

Temporary Hardness; Permanent Hardness.

ICP-MS: (sample container must be acidified)

Al, Sb; As; Be; B; Ba; Be; Br; Cs; Cd; Cr; Co, Cu; Fe; Pb; Li; La; Mn; Mo; Hg; Ni;

Sr; Ag; Se; Sn; Si; Ti; Te; Tl; U; V; W; Zn.

7) It is presumed that the following is routinely monitored by Kendal Power Station and

it would be reasonably expected to be provided to Kendal Poultry Farm (as similar

data is provided by Kusile Power Station):

Standard Monitoring of emissions:

a. Acid Gases (Hydrogen Fluoride & Hydrogen Chloride)

b. Dioxins and Furans (TCDD)

c. Methylmercury

d. Non-mercury metals and metalloids:

i. Arsenic

ii. Beryllium

iii. Bromide

iv. Cadmium

v. Chromium

vi. Cobalt

vii. Nickel

viii. Selenium

ix. Manganese

x. Lead

e. Poly aromatic hydrocarbons

f. Radioisotopes

i. Radium

ii. Uranium

g. Volatile Organic Compounds

8) A summary of that which is routinely monitored by Kendal Poultry Farm in water and

soil includes:

a. Water sampling (resource quality of boreholes)

i. Macro elements

ii. Trace elements (ICP-MS)

iii. Microbiological Indicator Organisms.

1. Total Bacteria Count (c/ml)

2. Total Coliform Count (c/100 ml)

3. Faecal Coliforms (c/100 ml)

4. E. coli (c/100 ml)

iv. Physico-chemistry

1. Suspended solids

2. Chemical Oxygen Demand

3. Surfactants

4. Ammonia

9) The summary of that thus performed by Kendal Power Station would include:

a. Dust Fallout Samples at Kendal Poultry Farm on a monthly basis:

i. ICP-MS (insoluble and soluble fractions)

ii. Fluoride

iii. Dust Fallout rate

b. Standard Air Quality emissions (as per Kendal Emissions Licence)

10) The laboratory and service provider noted are not descriptive, but as noted earlier it

may be prudent to engage with the same provider Gijima and laboratory (PAL at

NECSA) to maintain continuity in data generated between the Eskom power stations.

11) Please contact Dr J Meyer ([email protected]) if there are any queries or

suggestions.


Appendix 1: Methods: As per the current Kusile Power Station EMC Dust-fallout monitoring conducted by Gijima: Occupational Hygiene and Occupational Services Equipment and procedure: Dust Watch single bucket fall-out dust sampling units were used to collect fall-out dust (> 30μm to < 100 μm) samples from the ambient environment. Each sampler consists of the following items:

• 5 litre plastic bucket (with lid)

• Distilled water (± 4l) inside bucket

• Bucket container

• Windshield for bucket container

• Collapsible supporting stand of approximately 2 metres in height

• Safety pin

• Stand base secured with rocks or bricks on the ground Sampling was performed over a period of approximately 30 ±2 days. Sample Analysis: Samples were analysed by Necsa’s Pelindaba Analytical Laboratory using the ICP-MS analytical technique. Filters:

• 100% Cotton Fibre Filters

• 150 mm

• 10-micron pore size

• low ash, fast filtration filter paper Sample preparation: The water was sieved through a 1mm Stainless Steel screen to remove large particles and insects and then filtered through preweighed filters. The filters were dried in a drying oven and reweighed. The filtered samples (water) were contained in bottles with tight sealing screw caps. Gravimetric Analysis: The gravimetric weighing technique was used to determine the total dust concentration of samples. Gravimetric weighing was performed by means of an electronic balance scale, which indicates numerical values up to the fifth decimal of a gram. A valid calibration certificate is available on request. Chemical Analysis: Dust fall out samples including the dissolved and undissolved trace element content were treated in the following manner The filtrate from the dust fall out samples was collected and the volume thereof recorded, the collected filtrate was then filtered and diluted tenfold with diluted nitric acid/ gold solution and analysed on the Agilent 7700 ICP-MS. The collected dust was dried at 105 oC for 2 hrs and the mass thereof determined as outlined in ASTM D1739, the ignited mass of the dust was not determined as further analysis on the dust was required. The whole filter paper containing the dried dust was then digested in a sealed falcon tube at 90oC with aqua regia for 2hrs. The digested sample was then filtered and diluted tenfold with diluted nitric acid/ gold solution before measuring on the ICPMS.

The analytical method and instrument performance capabilities have been validated in house. (PAL validation report: NLSVAL- 0150)

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